Resident Assistants

While primarily responsible for fostering community and supporting residents in the buildings in which they live, the North Area’s RAs are one big team and help the Faculty-in-Residence and Resident Directors put on awesome events to bring everyone together.

584 Lincoln Resident Assistant

Annika Macey, Resident Assistant in 584 Lincoln

Hi everyone! My name is Annika, and I’m a junior from Evanston studying environmental science, spanish, and math. I enjoy the beach, working out, shopping, and baking

2347 Sheridan Resident Assistant

Parker Hong, Resident Assistant in 2347 Sheridan

My name is Parker and I’m a third year from Chicago studying Manufacturing and Design Engineering with a minor in Architectural Engineering Design. I serve as the men’s captain of the rowing team here and have been rowing for 8 years now. My other interests include puzzles, the New York Times games, cycling, and discovering great spots to eat in the Chicago and Evanston area.

2349 Sheridan Resident Assistant

Emily Fosker, Resident Assistant in 2349 Sheridan

Hi everyone! My name is Emily, and I’m a junior from Pleasant Hill, CA, studying Journalism, Economics, and Business Institutions. I love exploring new coffee shops, watching movies, and cheering on my favorite sports teams. I’m excited to get to know you and can’t wait to meet you this fall!

Elder Resident Assistants

Agnes Lim, Resident Assistant in Elder

Hi, I’m Agnes, a junior majoring in Neuroscience and Global Health Studies. I’m from the southwest suburbs of Chicago. I love reading and listening to music, and I’m always open to recommendations for both. I’m excited to be an RA this year!

Daniel Solomon, Resident Assistant in Elder

Hello! My name Daniel Solomon and I’m a computer engineering major. I’m from Skokie, Illinois which is pretty close to campus. One fun fact about me is that I am addicted to Diet Coke.

Alex Barrera, Resident Assistant in Elder

Hi, I’m Alex and I’m a second year Mechanical Engineering student here at Northwestern. I was born in Smithtown, New York but moved to West Palm Beach, Florida in 2016. A fun fact about myself is that I went hiking in Scotland this summer!

Ian Lilly, Resident Assistant in Elder

Hello!! My name is Ian Lilly and I am a trombone performance major at Bienen and I am from Acworth, Georgia. I love all things MCU, Harry Potter, and LOTR!

Jakub Kowalik, Resident Assistant in Elder

Hello! My name is Jakub and I’m a Chemical Engineering major in the class of 2026! I am from Chicago, so if you’re looking for interesting places to go or some delicious restaurants feel free to contact me! In my spare time I like birding, reading, and game design.

Karl Barnickol, Resident Assistant in Elder

Hi, my name is Karl, and I’m a second year majoring in chemical engineering and economics. Outside school, I love spending time on the lakefront, watching baseball, and exploring new parts of the city. A fun fact about me is that despite having only ever lived in Chicago, I am a diehard St. Louis Cardinals fan. I can’t wait to meet y’all!

Kemari McClary, Resident Assistant in Elder

My name is Kemari McClary. I major in biology with minors in global health and business institutions. I am also on the pre-medical track and aspiring to be an anesthesiologist. I am from Westchester, NY, and enjoy spending time with friends and family and working out.

Lynette Suk, Resident Assistant in Elder

Hi everyone, my name is Lynette! I’m a junior studying Communication Sciences and Disorders and Global Health, and I’m from Lake Zurich, Illinois. My favorite things to do are spending time with my family, shopping, and binge watching shows. I’m really excited to get to know everyone, so please reach out about absolutely anything!

Maya Ventura, Resident Assistant in Elder

Hey! My name is Maya (she/her), and I am from the Chicago suburbs. I am a junior studying Global Health and Biology, on the pre-med track. In my free time I enjoy spending time with friends/family and writing poetry. A fun fact about me is that I have been doing ballet for the last 15 years!

Milan Wilson, Resident Assistant in Elder

Hello! I’m Milan Wilson and I am a Chemical Engineering student from Maryland. I really like cooking food from different cultures in my spare time.

Neil Chen, Resident Assistant in Elder

My name is Neil and I’m from Pasadena, California. I’m majoring in biology and psychology. My favorite activities include running, playing basketball, doing twisty puzzles, and learning the guitar. I enjoy listening to the Beatles and the Strokes, and my favorite show is Family Guy.

Nikolas Delis, Resident Assistant in Elder

Hello! My name is Nikolas Delis, and I am a junior from the Southwest suburbs of Chicago. I am majoring in Neuroscience on a pre-med track. I enjoy spending time with friends and family. I am a huge Chicago Bears fan. I enjoy meeting new people, so if you ever need to talk, please stop by!

Tejas Gururaja, Resident Assistant in Elder

Hello! My name is Tejas Gururaja, and I am a third-year student studying Neuroscience as well as Voice & Opera. I’m originally from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and I enjoy spending quality time with friends and family. Outside of academics, I love traveling, cooking, and doing all things music. I’m always excited to meet new people, so feel free to stop by and say hi!

Kemper Resident Assistants

Alayna Avila, Resident Assistant in Kemper

Hello, I am Alayna Avila. I’m currently a data science and statistics major. I am from Chicago, IL, so pretty much a local. As for extra information about me, I will say 2 truths and 1 lie so then when you see me around you can guess which is the lie.
1) I am a middle child.
2) I have a pet bearded dragon.
3) I ate my first tooth.

Brian Fadel, Resident Assistant in Kemper

Hi! I’m Brian, and I’m originally from South Florida. I’m majoring in Bassoon Performance and Data Science. I love spending time around nature and listening to folk music. A fun fact about me is that I’m a twin!

Jenny Chen, Resident Assistant in Kemper

Hi everyone! My name is Jenny and I am a junior studying biomedical engineering and global health. I was born and raised in Chicago, and I’m from the West Loop area. I’m on Northwestern’s Synchronized Skating Team, and in my free time, I love to bike by the lakefront, take pictures of food, and chat with friends. This will be my second year as an RA, and I am looking forward to meeting the North Area residents!

Kamau Waiganjo, Resident Assistant in Kemper

Hi, my name is Kamau Waiganjo. I’m a Mechanical Engineering student from Nairobi, Kenya. When I’m not working on studying, you’ll probably find me watching NBA games or playing basketball at SPAC. A fun fact about me is that I’ve got a sweet tooth, especially when it comes to ice cream and candy.

Schapiro Hall Resident Assistants

Ally Peek, Resident Assistant in Schapiro

Hi everyone, I’m Ally! I’m from Chicago, and I’m majoring in Social Policy and Neuroscience with a minor in Data Science. I love to read (send book recs!) and when I have time I love to do photography.

Amy Argueta, Resident Assistant in Schapiro

Hey! My name is Amy, and I am a junior studying Psychology on a pre-Occupational Therapy track. I’m originally from Riverside, California (SoCal), but have really been enjoying living in the Chicago area 🙂
Fun fact about me is that I’m learning how to skateboard! Let me know if you have any tips.

Amina Dayisi, Senior Resident Assistant in Schapiro

My name is Amina, and I’m a psychology major from Atlanta, Georgia. I like cooking, watching movies with my brothers, listening to audiobooks, and exploring Chicago with my friends. A fun fact about me is that I’m a black belt in Taekwondo.

Cameron Rogers, Resident Assistant in Schapiro

Hi! I’m Cami and I’m a third year studying chemistry! I’m from sunny San Diego, but have grown to love the Chicago winters. In my free time, I enjoy watching shows with friends, playing games of all kinds, and listening to Bowie!

Cassie Sun, Resident Assistant in Schapiro

Hello! I’m a junior from St. Louis, Missouri double majoring in journalism and neuroscience. Outside of class, I love baking, and I’ve written for a few campus publications including Spoon Magazine, nuAZN and The Daily Northwestern. I’m super excited to be your RA!

Jassiel Sanchez, Resident Assistant in Schapiro

Hi! My name is Jazz Sanchez, and I am a political science and economics major from Newark, New Jersey. In my free time, I love hanging out at the beach, playing golf, watching baseball, and listening to music, especially Summer Walker, Bryson Tiller, and Daniel Caesar.

Kathryn Jie, Resident Assistant in Schapiro

Hi! I’m Kathryn, a biology major from Temple, Texas. Evanston’s weather and I have a bit of a love-hate relationship, but I make the most of it. In my free time, I enjoy hiking, traveling, crafting, exploring new music, and trying different foods.

Nicole Constant, Resident Assistant in Schapiro

Hi my name is Nicole! I am a senior studying mechanical engineering with a concentration in design and I have earned a certificate in leadership here at Northwestern. I grew up in Ridgewood NJ and after high school moved to North Carolina. In my free time I love to be with friends as well as be outdoors either having picnics, exploring downtown, or being active.

Shriyans Pendli, Resident Assistant in Schapiro

Hi! My name is Shriyans and I’m studying Economics and Computer Science. I am from Dallas and am a big football and basketball fan. I’m can’t wait to have a good year!